When you think of the ultimate golf destinations I’m
guessing Florida, South Carolina and California immediately come to mind.
Although you wouldn’t be wrong, there are a few outlier states that are
surprisingly great for Golf. Can you guess which ones? I’ll give you a hint,
they’re in the heart of the Mid-West and combine for the most competitive state
to state rivalry. Still nothing? Here’s another hint – think the buckeye state
and fall Saturday’s with maze and blue.

That’s right, the Michigan v Ohio state rivalry have met yet
again, only this time it’s on the golf course. Golf.com recently released an
article ranking each state 50-1 based on their golf courses. Coming in at
number 6 is Michigan. Scoring high in every category, “America’s Summer Golf
Capital” is host to numerous courses in its northern parts unrivaled by most.
Mix that in with its history of multiple majors and a Ryder Cup and you get
yourself a Top Ten Golf state.

Perhaps even more surprising is Ohio’s number 5 ranking.
Ohio has the shortest playing season of any top 5 states. However, Ohio has
their Ace in the hole – or as most people know him as, their Golden Bear. Jack
Nicklaus is an Ohio native, Buckeye hero and the greatest golfer to ever play
the game. Sprinkle in Ohio’s unmatched participation rate and stunning courses
such as Muirfield Village and you’ll start to see why they belong as one of
America’s best state for golf.